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close in vs tuck

tuck vs close in

close in is not a noun while tuck is a noun.

close in and tuck both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
close in No No Yes No
tuck Yes No Yes No
As verbs, tuck is a hyponym of close in; that is, tuck is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than close in:
  • close in: surround completely
  • tuck: fit snugly into
close in (noun) tuck (noun)
a narrow flattened pleat or fold that is stitched in place
a straight sword with a narrow blade and two edges
(sports) a bodily position adopted in some sports (such as diving or skiing) in which the knees are bent and the thighs are drawn close to the chest
eatables (especially sweets)
close in (verb) tuck (verb)
surround completely fit snugly into
advance or converge on make a tuck or several folds in
draw together into folds or puckers
Difference between close in and tuck

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